Forgery Warrant Tangles Bridgeport Social Figure
James Harry Crossley once of Bridgeport and New York broker was arrested in New York on a forgery warrant and to be extradited to Bridgeport. Prosecutor DeLaney says Crossley forged signatures of local and Milford town clerks on real estate records, a charge tied to past city deals and investor losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Thomas J. Cunningham
James Harry Crossley
New York
Crossley
Joseph Schultz
Frank E. Munsor
Milford
Barges Bring Soft Coal to Bridgeport Plants
Barges carrying soft coal are due to reach Bridgeport harbor early today, easing a fuel shortage that threatened Remington Arms and US Steel factories. Harbormaster Lamond said a convoy is en route from the lower sound, providing relief after days of depleted coal stocks. Local Administrator Carl I. Siemon expects no further factory coal shortages, though danger remains.
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Bridgeport
Remington Arms
Tories
W. A. Lamond
Remington
Carl I. Siemon
Weather Brief for South New England and East New York
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday shows fair weather and warmer interior temperatures. High pressure dominates, with light rain confined to a narrow eastern belt. warmer readings in the Ohio valley and lake region, cooler in the south Atlantic east gulf states, winds varying by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brieport
New England
New York
United States
Lake
Ohio Valley
Lake Region
Atlantic States
South Atlantic
Doctors to be tried for death of private in army hospital
Washington March 1 investigation into the death of Private Albert Hestwood of Liberal Kansas from spinal meningitis at Camp Doniphan Oklahoma led Secretary Baker to order a court martial for Major Philip Connelly and First Lieutenant Walter Swickpatrick. Connelly in charge of the base hospital was deemed responsible for deplorable conditions while Swickpatrick is charged with sending Hestwood to the hospital without recognizing suspected meningitis.
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Washington
Albert Hestwood
Viberal
Kansas
Camp Doniphan
Oklahoma
Baker
Tria
Philip Connelly Medical Corps
Lieut. Swickpatrick
Hestwood
Soap products figure in Armour case at Camp Dodge
Federal trade commission inquiry into the packing house industry turns to a soap and toilet articles package from Armour & Co. presented to the commanding officer at Camp Dodge Des Moines Iowa. The item is described as a small gift offered to officials as part of the broader investigation.
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Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Armour & Co
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Bad Checks Drive Man from Wife in Amberville
April 1913 abandonment, wife Alberta Waldan sues for divorce in superior court short calendar session. They married December 17, 1905 on Long Island. She alleges he left town over bad checks, provided no support for eight years, and later moved to Bridgeport with their child. The case mentions finances, court notices, and related testimony from Minnie Mclaniel and Willis Merritt in connected proceedings.
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Jarry Waldan
Amberville
L. F
Alberta Waldan
Prospect Street
Caendar
Long Island
Bridgeport
Port Chester
N. V
Minnie Mclaniel
Willis Merritt
Milaniel
Non
Merritt
Wao
Sayime
Malthie
Walter A. Anmy
Jicard
Nevon
Pass Bill to Call Experts Pass Bill to Call Experts Washington, Mar. 1
Senate action considers emergency legislation for immediate passage of a draft law to enlist men as they turn 21. A concurrent resolution to call skilled experts in industry or agriculture into military service awaits House action. Provisions aim to include 19 to 30 year olds in the next draft, with Provost Marshal Crowder pushing rapid adoption. Bridgeport draftees seek Coast Artillery enlistment at Fort Slocum. Physicals for 750 cases underway with several already Inducted and enlisted.
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Senate
Washington
House
New
Indiana
Frelinghuysen
Military Committee
Crowder
Deby
Coast Artillery
United States Coast Artillery
Bridgeport
Fort Slocum
Camp Devens
Cole
New Policemen Begin Duty with Mixed Arrests
Thirty two new police officers started duty last night under Superintendent Redgate at 6 pm. Despite hopes for discipline, one rookie, Healey, arrested three men at once after approaching a liquor quarrel near the Second precinct. An older officer witnessed the incident and ensured the apprehension. Three new officers, Snedodort Willing Patt, Avg Kossuth street, John Gukoucinix, Track Darna, will face city court in the forenoon.
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Redgate
Fairolman Healey
Mecint
Nhl
Stoke
Miedinst
Patt
Aft
Kossuth Street
John Gukoucinix
Sontimport
Darna
Totloth Street
City Court
Smallpox Cases Reported in Hartford Area
Hartford March smallpox outbreak cases detected in the capital with eight suspected in the city or vicinity. All affected are colored individuals from the south, quarantined. Despite mild illness, concern rose as some victims, including women, work as domestics in Hartford households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Wight
Hartsford
Third Liberty Loan Drive to Open April 4
Washington reports that the United States will launch the third Liberty loan on April 4, the first anniversary of entry into the war. The drive will run three to four weeks, with terms of payment, maturity, and bond features to be determined by new legislation. Secretary McAdoo says the amount will depend on pending legislation and may exceed 3.6 billion dollars, while current certificates bear 4.5 percent interest. The plan hinges on the war finance bill and railroad appropriations, with no further loan before June 30 anticipated.
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Washington
Mar
United States
McAdoo
Girl Fails in Attempt to Enlist in Navy
A local recruit station in Cannon Street declined a persistent girl who wished to serve as a yeoman and stenographer. Officers praised her patriotism but said the Navy could not accept women for service, despite her business college training and deep civic zeal.
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Sam
Agiinst
Kaiser “Rie
Clermuip
United States
Cannon Street
Hiv
Cine
Danturv
Servier
Ava
Wooten
Duthy
New York
Pws
Three Days to Make Peace On Eastern Front
An ultimatum from the German commander to the Russian Bolshevik government demands a three day period to sign a peace treaty. German forces resume advance with three columns advancing into Russia near Luga Polotsk and Sebezh. Reports say German troops reached the Dnieper north of Kiev as embassies evacuate Petrograd amid rising tension. Russians reportedly destroy railroad property as German pursuit continues. Austrian troops advance into Ukraine in response to Ukrainian appeals while German refrains on involvement claimed by Austria. French Premier Pichon asserts German war responsibility with dated proof. French and American troops face severe fighting at Chavignon and Mesnil as Belgian and British units push along northern front.
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Teutons
Russia
Luga
Pskov
Petrograd
Polotsk
Pinsk
Vitensk
Sebezh
London
Ukraine
von Seydler
Austria
Stephan Pichon
Paris
Germany
Terauyce
Voul
Verdun
France
M. Vichon
Chavignon
Toulons
Butte de Mesnil
Ypres- Sladen
Tugs Break Through Ice to Fetch Coal Barges
Tod Clem and Robert McAlister of the Rebutgeport Tow fin company maneuvered through the Wousatonia river yesterday to free three coal barges frozen since early December. They brought the vessels to Bridesport, after breaking them free from the ice.
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Figs Tod Clem
Robert McAlister
Rebutgeport Towfin Company
Wousatonia River
Derby
Hhey
Thak Place
Bridesport
Uoisaionit
War Savings Stamps Poster Fragment
Fragmentary wartime note urges immediate support for war savings stamps. Contains garbled text and unclear phrases about brothers and sons, with stray words indicating commissioning or fundraising intent and public response.
Likely to Confide to Japan Task of Guarding Siberia
Washington reports point to an Entente America agreement to entrust Japan with the duty of countering German influence in Siberia and guarding military stores at Vladivostok. Cabinet discussions and rapid exchanges with Washington indicate Britain France and possibly Italy favor a single power approach guided by a general accord.
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Japan
Siberia
Washington
America
Vladivastok
State Department
Great Britain
France
France and Possibly In Ialy
Bolsheviki Take Rostov on Don in Bloodied Battle
Petrograd reports Rostov on Don captured by Bolsheviki after a sanguinary fight. General Kaledin and General Korniloff forces forced to retreat. Semi official news agency dispatches the development today.
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Petrograd
Rostov-on-Don
Kaledines
Korniloff
Today
Bussman Ordered Into Military Service After Court Ruling
In Newark district court Judge John S Thomas dismissed Otto Charles Bussman's habeas corpus challenge over draft classification. Bussman claimed discrimination and ulterior motives led to Class 1A placement, but the ruling upheld Class 1D with technical error acknowledged. He will report to Camp Devens for induction tomorrow.
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Haven
Mar
Spei
John S.thomas
United States District Court
Otto Charles Bussman
Niee
Camp Devens
Bussman
Milford
Rieges
City grants gun plant building permits in Lividgeport
The Lividgeport city building commissioners authorize additions to two munitions plants, Remington Arms and Liberty Ordnance, with one story brick expansions on Seaview and Union avenues. Fourteen permits total valued about 52050 dollars, plus multiple smaller additions for residences and garages on several streets.
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Lividgeport
Remington Arms and Ammunition Company
Seaview Avenue
Liberty Ordnance Company
Union Avenue
Richards
Fronto
Wox Street
J. Grapham, Jr
Nelson Terraca
MW. Jiannan
Bugle Street
Anna Mrie
Main Street
Thomas Methury
Maplewood Avenue
Firorge Pnglehard
Widlowin Street
Frank Balonski
Andrew Starm
Ta Mare Old House
Oor Mead Street
Hrank Totaski
Ate Fie
Hanehwoodk Avenue
Andrew Taliek
Shire of Orkind Street
Mivihath Monstpart
Court Rules Mooney Must Hang Despite Clemency Hope
California Supreme Court deny Mooney new trial in the 1916 San Francisco bombing murder case. Conviction and death sentence stand, with possible life through Governor Stephens clemency. President Wilson’s mediation commission urged a new trial, but the court found no reversible error.
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San Francisco
Cal
Thomas J. Mooney
State Supreme Court
Mooney
Stephens
Special Mediation Commission
Wilson
Labor
Supreme Court
Maxwell McNutt
Washington
Supreme Court of California
Jabbor Mediation Commission
Russia
Mediation Commission
America
California
German Spy Suspect Held Without Bail After Arrest
Bernard Bokelman of Lee Hust Mainstreet was arrested yesterday forenoon on a Department of Justice complaint at OC OH Lane. He is held at police headquarters as Agent Lane refused to discuss details. Patrolman Wiggins made the arrest and offered no further information on the suspect’s actions or intent.
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Bernard Bokelman
Lee Hust
Department of Justic
Department Ofustice
Bokerman
Lane
Aes
Wes Imade
Wiggins
Americans Repel German Raid North of Toul
American troops repulsed a strong German attack in the Toul salient amid heavy snow. Casualties included a West Point graduate captain. German ranks suffered many losses as 240 attackers pressed forward under artillery and gas fire, and were halted by American defense and counterfire.
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France
Gersman
Toul
West Point
Germany
Salient
Barrel Campaign Nears Final Roll for YWCA Fund
Solicitors for the Young Women's Christian Association will stand by the barrel all day to boost funds to the $26,000 target. Bridgeport reports nearly $23,000 raised with a $2,000 gap, as teams prepare noon reports and tonight’s tally. Nelson A. Barnard added $276, Division A led with $2,187, while Division B under Captain Mrs. Haw posted $1,405.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Young Women's Cristian Association
Knights of Columbus
Simiilar
Nelson A. Barnard
Daviday
W. T. Haw
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J. H. Crossley
Army Hospital
Liberty Loan
Loddon
Bolsheviki
Rostov
U. S
Milford Draft Board
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